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Investing in Hawaii Real Estate
Before you begin your quest to invest in real estate, you should be prepared for the intricacies of this particular form of investing. Real estate investing requires a serious commitment to making the real estate market work for you. Real estate investing is not for the faint of heart. Instead, real estate investing is for those buyers who are truly interested in turning a profit and doing whatever it takes in order to obtain a property and either sell or lease it for great financial gain.
Important real estate investing considerations
Investing in real estate is likened to the stock market experience. Like the stock market, you can expect the market value of homes to rise and fall on a daily basis. Similar to not dropping all of your stock due to one bad day, this same is true in regards to the real estate market in that you should not seek to cash out of your properties window going gets rough. Because property values rise and fall over time, there is still a greater chance that the value of your investment portfolio will rise gradually over time so that you can receive a greater return on your initial investment.
Different Types of Investors
Typically, Hawaii real estate investors are well aware of the uncertainty of market value prices for properties. With that in mind, there are certain types of investors who are committed to buying and selling homes for profit. In fact, they typically are referred to as “buy and hold” investors. These types of investors will purchase property with the intent to either use the property as vacation property or utilize it as a rental property.
More on than not, a great deal of investors go the route of amassing properties and using them as a rental property. This is a fairly common practice and allows investors to still make money before they ultimately sell the home to a potential buyer.
Important Rental Property Considerations
It is important to note that rental properties should not be looked at as a completely “hands off” type of investment. Instead, as an investor you are in charge of maintaining the homes that you lease. Additionally, you have the responsibility of ensuring that each of your vacant properties is filled with tenants who meet your standards. The worst thing that you could do with your rental properties is rent to a standard of tenants who will abuse your property and cause you to spend more money out of pocket in order to bring it back to livable conditions before you sell it.
Fortunately, many Waikiki real estate investors also invest in the service is of property management agencies. These types of agencies are in place to handle the smaller details such as collecting rent and or evicting tenants. This way, as an investor, you can do what you do best: find properties that are cheap enough to help you turn a profit. View investment condos below....
Investment Condos Waikiki
$149,500 ▼
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1402, Honolulu
Great for first time buyer or investor. The unit is on the cooler side of the building with great mountain views.
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- Bldg.Royal Kuhio
- DOM300
$155,000 ▼
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1804, Honolulu
Great for first time buyer or investor. The unit is on the cooler side of the building with great mountains views. Pictures coming soon.
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- DOM149
$155,000 ▼
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1814, Honolulu
Great for first time buyer or investor. The building is located in the heart of Waikiki.The unit is is on the cooler side of the building with great mountain views. Phot...
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- DOM117
$155,000 ▼
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1201, Honolulu
PRICED TO SELL. Larger 1 bedroom in the building, corner unit with mountain views. Recently renovated cabinets and carpet, move in ready. Unpack your bags and enjoy it...
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- DOM57
$175,000
229 Paoakalani Avenue Unit 1005, Honolulu
Lowest priced in Waikiki Sunset. Unit is recently upgraded by replacing carpet, drapery and sofa. Entire walls including ceiling freshly painted as well. Fully furnished ...
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- Bldg.Waikiki Sunset
- DOM51
$178,000
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1210, Honolulu
1 bedroom, 1 bath with 1 parking unit in highly desirable Royal Kuhio. Conveniently located at the heart of Waikiki, with walking distance to Waikiki Beach, Royal Hawaiia...
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- DOM129
$185,000
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1202, Honolulu
Fully furnished 1BR/1BA with 1 covered & assigned parking in the Heart of Waikiki. VACANT. Ready for immediate occupancy. Totally remodeled in 2011 with new cabinets, new...
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- Bldg.Royal Kuhio
- DOM44
$189,000
Honolulu
1 bedroom, 1 bath with 1 parking unit in highly desirable Royal Kuhio. Conveniently located at the heart of Waikiki, with walking distance to Waikiki Beach, Royal Hawaiia...
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- DOM86
$190,000 ▼
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1808, Honolulu
Conveniently located at the heart of Waikiki, close to DFS, Royal Hawaiian Shopping center and famous Waikiki Beach. Unit currently in rental with good income. 7th floor...
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- MLS201904354
- Bldg.Royal Kuhio
- DOM224
$195,000
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 2402, Honolulu
Beautifully maintained 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 parking, 1 storage unit. The Unit is located center of Waikiki and easy to access to Waikiki beach, shopping and restauran...
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- MLS201903415
- Bldg.Royal Kuhio
- DOM288
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